🪰522,526 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

THE GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE

2000 SAN MARCO BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207

License #2614852

Quick take

THE GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 4 critical, 13 major, 11 minor.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
4
Clean inspections
1
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
December 10, 2025

The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 5 major and 7 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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Official source: DBPR
Inspection coverage
75%
Imported observations
28
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk with white powder in prep room, employee stated its sugar
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldnt find it
  • [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves. Some are dirty in walk in cooler shelf
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top and a couple of things on tot of cutting board, hand sink in prep room
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at bar, employee labeled it cleaner, also in mop sink room
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Sugar contrainer on floor in prep room
  • [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Could not find it
  • [53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Branden Halfhide took test on 2-22-21
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat sanitizer, couldnt find them
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old build up around faucet base in hand sink at bar, shelf and vents in walk in cooler with some dust build up, interior of prep sink has old food build up
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above drinks for customers in reach in cooler at prep room, employee rearranged
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Blackish build up on interior of lid
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THE GRAPE & GRAIN EXCHANGE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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